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Noun: breathing space  bree-dhing speys
  1. A short respite
    - breath, breather [informal], breathing place, breathing spell, breathing time
     
  2. Sufficient room for easy breathing or movement
    "moved to the country to find breathing space";
    - breathing room

Derived forms: breathing spaces

Type of: elbow room, relief, respite, rest, rest period, room, way